SEC Financial Reporting Manager

A client of ours in the GovCon space is seeking an SEC/Financial Reporting Manager who will ideally have experience within the defense, aerospace, government contracting, professional services, or other long-term contract environments. The successful candidate will work closely with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Program Finance, Contracts, Legal, Tax, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the preparation of the Company's quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.


• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, earnings release support, and other external reporting materials.


• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.


• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including review of account reconciliations, journal entries, consolidation activities, and financial statement analysis.


• Research and document complex accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memoranda as needed.


• Monitor changes in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and assess their impact on the Company.


• Support accounting and reporting for complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, investments, leases, debt, stock compensation, contingencies, and other significant transactions.


• Oversee and support accounting for long-term government contracts and other complex revenue arrangements in accordance with ASC 606.


• Partner with Program Finance and Contracts to evaluate contract modifications, performance obligations, estimated costs at completion, contract assets and liabilities, loss contracts, and other contract-related accounting matters.


• Support the Company's internal control over financial reporting and SOX compliance activities, including control documentation, testing, remediation, and coordination with Internal Audit and external auditors.


• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting processes.


• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and automation of the financial close and reporting processes.


• Partner with FP&A, Program Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and other functions on transactions and matters that have financial reporting implications.


• Assist with preparation of materials and analyses for senior finance leadership and the Audit Committee.


• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting team members and promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.


• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• CPA required or strongly preferred.


• 6+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.


• Experience with SEC reporting for a publicly traded company.


• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and technical accounting.


• Strong understanding of SOX and internal controls over financial reporting.


• Experience with ASC 606 and complex revenue recognition.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 or large public accounting firm experience.


• Experience in defense, aerospace, government contracting, or other long-term contract environments.


• Familiarity with FAR, CAS, DCAA, or DCMA requirements.


• Experience with percentage-of-completion or cost-to-cost revenue recognition.


• Experience with Workiva or similar SEC reporting platforms.


• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, or other large ERP systems.


• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or other complex corporate transactions.


• Prior experience managing or mentoring accounting professionals.